MISSIO UPDATE

July 8, 2020
The current renewal of racial justice activism has brought Christians of many races together around this common cause. Asians and African Americans are communities that now have an important opportunity to work toward a more perfect beloved community, but challenges remain. This forum seeks to explore how the two branches of the church can speak the truth in love for the sake of a common work of shalom in the US today.
Moderator:  Dr. Kyuboem Lee ( Director of DMin Program , editor of  Journal of Urban Mission )
Hear from our President, Dr. Frank James, on the vision and mission of Missio. Also hear from faculty, current students, and alumni about program distinctives, and how we are continuing to care for our students.
Rev. George S. Clark completed his earthly journey on May 23, 2020 at the age of 84. In a letter to friends, his wife Sherie described George’s final hours: " Our precious family gathered to his bedside… expressing their love and appreciation to him for all he meant to them — recalling special memories and even enjoying George’s ever-present wry sense of humor. It was his desire, at this point, to phone family loved ones unable to be at his side, to encourage their faith and to assure them of his love for them and his love for the Lord Jesus Christ, to whom he now longed to go. George told us all how eagerly he was looking forward to seeing his Savior’s face, to thank Him in person for doing in his behalf what he could not do for himself"
Resources
 One of the questions that non-black Christians have wrestled with as they sought to support the cause of racial justice has been “How can I become a true ally to my black sisters and brothers?” This panel explored this critical issue at the heart of what it means for us to be one body in Christ at this time in our history. View the discussion on Missio Seminary's Facebook Page .

Our country is experiencing collective trauma. As you lead in your sphere of influence—whether that’s a business, nonprofit, church, or your home—you’re facing unique challenges. Missio Seminary fostered honest discussion on racial reconciliation to navigate these issues. View the discussion on Missio Seminary's Facebook Page .
From Our Missio Community
By Dr. Rebecca Price Janney,
M issio Alum, DMin 2000

The assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King and Sen. Bobby Kennedy shook the foundation of 17-year-old Melanie McKnight, an aspiring journalist and daughter of an acclaimed TV anchorman. Sweet, Sweet Spirit describes Melanie’s spiritual journey, from Princeton to Harvey Cedars, NJ (with cameo appearances by HC Bible Conference director and former Missio board chair Al Oldham) to Richmond, VA and then to Asbury College in Kentucky where God met her in a special way during its February 1970 revival.

When asked if her studies at Missio (DMin, 2000) influenced her writing, Rebecca enthusiastically responded, “Yes. Absolutely. I was able to further develop a theologically-informed understanding of history. I was encouraged by those who recognized this gift [writing] in me. Professors encouraged me, saying ‘Let’s nurture that and see how we might develop the gift God has given you.’ My writing has been helped by understanding how God is acting in history. One professor, Gary Shogren, really believed in me. He too was a keen student of history.”
-Thomas D. Skinner

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